Puerto Carreño (English)

In English it's Called a Farmer's Market

noreply@blogger.com (Hon. David J. Wright) — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 23:13:00 +0000

Mercado del Campesino Celebrates Local Culture and Food

The Mercado del Campesino, a monthly Colombian farmer's market showcasing the local produce, handicrafts, and culture of Puerto Carreño, took place on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the Gloria Lara Park in front of the Police Station and Regional Hospital. For me it brought back memories of home at the New Castle County Farmers Market (a huge venue compared to this). I am looking forward to the next Mercado del Campesino already, it is a good place to get to know the community.

Sergio Fuentes of the Piaroa, talks about Indigenous medicinal preparations
using recipes passed down by shamans over the centuries.

The market was abuzz with activity as vendors from all over Puerto Carreño set up their stalls. Visitors could find a wide variety of products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, live plants, locally-made cookies and pastries, artisan foods, traditional handicrafts, and even wine made from the marañon fruit. In addition to the market stalls, there were also live performances of traditional music and dance. The Joropo is a traditional dance of the Llanos said to have originated in Puerto Carreño (below).

Indigenous Products from the Orinoco

Luis Herrera of Artesanías El Mohán; owner of an Indigenous art gallery said he was pleased with the turn-out and the atmosphere, saying, "it is a good way to network and meet people that would not normally stop at the store."

Visitors could also learn about the local culture and history from the many Indigenous people who were in attendance. There were several booths selling handmade Indigenous items however there was only one Indigenous exhibitor from the Piaroa ethnic group (pictured above).

The Mercado del Campesino is a great way to experience the local culture and cuisine of Puerto Carreño. It will be held on the first Saturday of every month, so be sure to mark your calendar and check it out! Announcements should circulate two weeks in advance of each event, there is a maximum of 30 standard exhibits and there will be some accomodation for expansion.

Here are some additional details:

The market is organized by the local government.
It is a free event, and everyone is welcome to attend.
Exhibits are professionally prepared.
The market is open from 7am to 2pm.
The next market will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023.

You can find more information about the market on the Facebook page of the Alcaldía de Puerto Carreño. We will be at the next event too, we are encouraging additional artisans and will provide better coverage once we have a social media editor.

Investing in Puerto Carreño, Colombia

noreply@blogger.com (Hon. David J. Wright) — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:43:00 +0000

Talking about Puerto Carreño

Puerto Carreño is a city in the Colombian department of Vichada and a tourist destination located on the banks of the Orinoco River. It is the capital of the department and has a population of over 100,000 people. Puerto Carreño is a strategic location for investment, as it is at the crossroads of several major trade routes and nongovernmental organizations focused on the environment. The port city is known as the Indigenous arts and crafts capital of the region and the municipality is also home to a number of natural resources, including oil, gas, coltan and timber.

Hon. Djordje Marinkovic of Globcal International talking about Puerto Carreño in the Orinoquia and the Ecology Crossroads|Globcal International IPES Programs in Europe at the Water Conference.

Summary "Orinoquia"

The Orinoquia region is a vast and diverse region with a great potential for investment. The region is home to a number of different sectors, including agriculture, tourism, energy, and mining. Puerto Carreño is a key city in the Orinoquía region and is well-positioned for investment. The city has a number of advantages, including its strategic location, its natural resources, and its growing population.

Specific Sectors

The following are some of the specific sectors that are ripe for investment in Puerto Carreño:

Tourism: Puerto Carreño is a popular tourist destination, thanks to its natural beauty and its proximity to the Orinoco River. There is potential for investment in ecotourism, adventure tourism, and cultural tourism.
Agriculture: The Orinoquia region is a major agricultural producer, with a focus on crops such as soybeans, corn, and rice. There is also potential for investment in the livestock sector.
Energy: The Orinoquía region is home to a number of oil and gas reserves. There is also potential for investment in renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power.
Mining: The Orinoquía region is home to a number of mineral reserves, including gold, silver, and copper. There is potential for investment in mining exploration and extraction.

Conclusion

Puerto Carreño is a city with a bright future. The city is well-positioned for investment and has a number of advantages, including its strategic location, its natural resources, and its growing population. If you are looking for a place to invest, Puerto Carreño is a great option.

Puerto Carreño Establishes Tourism Council

noreply@blogger.com (Hon. David J. Wright) — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:34:00 +0000

iNGO Seeks to Convert Tourism Gateway into a Tourist Destination

I have known for a long time (since 2019) that due to my work with the Piaroa people in Venezuela, investments in real estate in South America, family connections in Caracas and the United States and my actual goals in life that Puerto Carreño in Colombia was the place for me to live, work and perhaps retire from, but I had my doubts. Really though, I never imagined that I would like it here as much as I do, Puerto Carreño is really great! The people are nice, everyone likes to say "good morning" and exchange friendly greetings, there are more trees here than any other Colombian city, and the state Vichada (1 of 23) is known as the Capital of Peace in Colombia. It is a custom here to refer to new and old acquaintances without knowing their name as "Vecino" which is Spanish for neighbor.

Sunrise on the Orinoco. Photo by Col. David Wright

I want to convert what appeared to me as a last chance outpost or border town into a dominant legal administrative operations center for activities that involve the protection of natural forests, Indigenous territories and provide ecosystem services globally, all of which involves different classes of tourism. Currently Port Carreño serves as a tourist gateway or hub for inland travelers thanks to the new airport, it will be a challenge to transform it into a hotspot destination and traveler getaway on its own merits. Its location makes in a great place to demonstratively protract "ecology" for tourism and hospitality, but the town (city) is not apt enough to take on the big challenges of rehabilitating current infrastructures, but it is clear that they try hard with limited resources. According to locals: corruption, politics and funding cycles are to blame and very little benefit is ever realized for the tourism operators and industry. It is easy enough to look up the city plans from 2012, 2016, 2020 and now in 2024 a new plan is due to be out when the politicians change again in 2023.

Since I arrived here in March almost three months now we have developed a plan with residents to form a tourism council, a plan that is being implemented well online. Very few have seen it yet, we were quickly ranking in Google Search Engine Results Pages.